Forest Hill

Forest Hill, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Forest Hill is $139,500, across 4 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 391 days.

About Forest Hill

Forest Hill is a small, primarily residential neighbourhood in the Halifax Regional Municipality (Nova Scotia), characterized by low-to-mid density housing (detached homes and some townhome-style properties) with a suburban feel, mature trees, and family-oriented streets. Demographics tend to skew toward working professionals and families seeking more space and quieter surroundings relative to the urban core, while still relying on Halifax/Dartmouth employment centres. Daily amenities are typically accessed via nearby commercial nodes and shopping corridors in the surrounding area (grocery, pharmacies, quick-service dining), with parks, playgrounds, and local walking routes providing recreation.

School options are generally served through HRCE/CSAP catchments in the broader area, with public schools and community facilities reachable by short drives; families often choose the neighbourhood for perceived value and livability rather than immediate proximity to major institutions. Transit is mainly bus-based with commuting patterns that favor driving; access to arterial roads/highways supports trips to Halifax, Burnside, and Dartmouth. The real estate market trend has followed broader Nova Scotia dynamics: strong in-migration, constrained listings, and rising replacement costs have supported price appreciation, while rent growth has been firm due to low vacancy—though gross yields remain moderate because prices rose faster than rents in many submarkets.

Market pulse

Forest Hill’s current market is very small, with just 4 active for-sale listings and a median asking price of $139,500, suggesting affordability but limited choice for buyers. With average days on market at 375, homes are taking a long time to sell, giving buyers and investors more negotiating leverage and time to assess value, while sellers may need sharper pricing or patience to secure a deal.

Frequently asked questions about Forest Hill

What is the average home price in Forest Hill?

The median asking price in Forest Hill is $139,500, across 4 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $242,150. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Forest Hill?

There are 4 active MLS® listings in Forest Hill as of August 12, 2026.

How long do homes stay on the market in Forest Hill?

Homes currently listed in Forest Hill have been on the market an average of 391 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.

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